Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for australian businesses.
Why You Need A Brand Ambassador Agreement
Partnering with a brand ambassador can supercharge your marketing. Ambassadors help you reach new audiences, build trust through authentic recommendations, and generate sales with user‑generated content. But without a clear, written agreement,...
20 January 2025
How To Get Rid Of A 50/50 Business Partner In Australia
Being stuck at 50/50 with a co-founder can be stressful - especially if you no longer share the same vision, pace or values. You might be asking: can I remove my 50/50...
20 January 2025
What Is Specific Performance Of A Contract?
When a deal goes off-track, your first thought might be to claim money for your losses. But sometimes, cash isn’t enough - you actually need the other side to do what they...
20 January 2025
How Do Royalties Work?
Royalties are a common way to monetise intellectual property (IP) in Australia. Whether you’re licensing a song, a logo, a software product, a brand, or even a process you’ve developed, a well-structured...
19 January 2025
Discretionary Trusts: What You Need To Know
Thinking about setting up a discretionary trust in Australia? You’re not alone. Many founders, family businesses and investors use trusts to manage assets, separate risk and plan distributions in a flexible way....
19 January 2025
How To Terminate A Franchise Agreement
Thinking about ending your franchise relationship? You’re not alone. Whether your goals have changed, the business isn’t performing, or the relationship with the franchisor has shifted, terminating a franchise agreement in Australia...
19 January 2025
The Battle Of The Forms: When 2 Parties’ T&Cs Go To War!
Ever swapped a purchase order with a supplier and noticed their Terms and Conditions clash with yours? You’re not alone. This is the “battle of the forms” - when each party tries...
19 January 2025
Doing Business Overseas? Here’s What You Need To Know
Expanding into a new country is exciting. It’s a chance to grow your customer base, diversify revenue and build an international brand. But doing business overseas also introduces new legal systems, tax...
19 January 2025
What Are Photographer Terms And Conditions?
Whether you shoot weddings, events, portraits or commercial campaigns, clear Terms and Conditions (“T&Cs”) are one of the most powerful tools you have as a professional photographer. Great T&Cs do two things...
19 January 2025
Is Rent Abatement The Same As Free Rent?
If you’re negotiating a commercial lease in Australia, it’s common to hear both “rent abatement” and “free rent” thrown around. They sound similar - you pay less (or nothing) for a period...
18 January 2025
A Complete Guide To Franchising In Australia
Franchising can be a powerful way to grow a brand or start a business with a proven model. Whether you’re thinking about franchising your own concept or buying into an established system,...
18 January 2025
What Is A Lease Surrender Agreement?
Closing or relocating a business often means dealing with your commercial lease before the end of the term. If you and your landlord want to end the lease early on agreed terms,...
18 January 2025
What Do Employment Lawyers Do?
If you run a business in Australia, it doesn’t take long to realise people issues can quickly become legal issues. Hiring, managing performance, setting rosters, approving leave, handling complaints, or letting someone...
18 January 2025
What Is A Talent Release Form?
If you’re planning a photo shoot, promotional video, podcast, training module, ad campaign or any content featuring people, a talent release form is one of the most important documents you’ll use. It’s...
18 January 2025
How Can I Make Verbal Promises Legally Binding?
In business, momentum matters. You meet a client, shake hands, agree on scope and a price - and you want to get moving. But a common worry follows: is a verbal promise...
17 January 2025
What Is A Cascading Clause?
If you’ve ever seen a long “restraint of trade” section in a contract with multiple options for time periods and geographic areas, there’s a good chance you were looking at a cascading...
17 January 2025
What Can I Do With A ‘Bad’ Franchisee?
Even the best franchise systems face tough situations with underperforming or non‑compliant franchisees. When a franchisee damages your brand, ignores system standards, or falls behind on payments, it impacts everyone in the...
17 January 2025
Warranties In Australian Law: A Plain-English Guide For Businesses
Offering a warranty can build trust with your customers and set you apart from competitors. But in Australia, warranties sit alongside powerful consumer protections and come with strict rules about what you...
17 January 2025
I Am Transferring A Franchise - What Transfer Fees Will I Pay?
Handing over your franchise to a new owner can be an exciting next step - but it also comes with a clear process and a set of fees you’ll want to budget...
17 January 2025
Is Your Business Compliant With Your Modern Award?
Hiring staff is exciting - it means your business is growing. But once you have employees in Australia, you also need to make sure you’re paying them correctly and following the rules...
16 January 2025
Why It’s Important To Have A Manufacturer’s Agreement
If your business designs products and relies on a third party to make them, your manufacturer sits at the heart of your supply chain. That relationship can be incredibly rewarding - but...
16 January 2025
What Is Limitation Of Liability?
If you sell products, provide services or run any kind of platform in Australia, you’ll be taking on some risk. A limitation of liability clause is one of the most effective ways...
16 January 2025
How Can A Forward Contract Protect My Business?
Running a business in Australia means dealing with uncertainty - from exchange rates and commodity costs to future demand and supplier capacity. If a sudden price spike or currency swing can throw...
15 January 2025
How Do I Move My Business Online And What Legals Do I Need?
Shifting your business online can unlock new customers, lower overheads and give you flexibility in how you deliver products and services. Whether you’re adding an online store to your existing bricks-and-mortar operation...
15 January 2025
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